ARise Lunch & Learn: SBIR/STTR 101

​Curious about SBIR and STTR funding but not sure where to start? Register here for our upcoming virtual event on Thursday, June 26, 12 PM - 1 PM.

Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn hosted by Janell Owens Reeves, ARise Outreach Lead for Southwest Arkansas and a member of the ASBTDC team at Southern Arkansas University. This conversational session will feature SBIR experts and organizations from across Arkansas, including:

🧪 Karen Bergh, MPS, APR, Innovation Specialist with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)
🔬 Nhiem Cao, President of C12XL LLC and Startup Solution Specialist with Science Venture Studio
🧬 Rebecca Todd, ARise Subject Matter Expert on SBIRs and Grant Writer with BioVentures, LLC

Together, they’ll break down the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs—what they are, who they're for, and how to get started. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or simply exploring federal funding options for your tech idea, this session will help you navigate the process, learn best practices, and avoid common pitfalls.